Charles Edwin 'Shod' Bergmann, 86

Charles Edwin "Shod" Bergmann, 86, of Charlevoix, died Friday, April 6, 2012, at Charlevoix Area Hospital.

He was born on April 22, 1925, in Charlevoix, the son of Fritz and Sybel (Cook) Bergmann. He graduated from Charlevoix High School. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.

On June 17, 1949, in Charlevoix, he married Betty Potter and raised four children.

Charles worked as a cabinet finisher for Freedman's, now known as Harbor Industries, in Charlevoix. He retired in 1984. In later years, he enjoyed making fudge as the co-owner of the Island Fudge Company in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands for nine years.

He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Charlevoix. Charles enjoyed playing cribbage, fishing, hunting and gardening.

He is survived by four children, Daniel (Susan) Bergmann of Ketchikan, Alaska, Michael (Jo) Bergmann of Bay City, Alvin "Blue" (Debra) Bergmann of Juneau, Alaska, and Lisa Bergmann of Saginaw; five grandchildren, Brenna (Chadwick) Cordner of Topsham, Maine, Jessica (Jonathon) Geary of Juneau, Alaska, Amanda (Zachary) Kohan of Juneau, Alaska, Scott (Chantil Davies) Bergmann of Juneau, Alaska and Amy Bergmann of Juneau, Alaska; five great-grandchildren, Betty Cordner of Topsham, Maine, Jayme, Justin and Jordan Geary of Juneau, Alaska, and Gavin Kohan of Juneau, Alaska; one brother, Alfred Bergmann, of Charlevoix; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Bergmann, on Oct. 2, 2003, and six brothers.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, at the United Methodist Church in Charlevoix. The Rev. Chip Sauer will officiate with military honors and interment taking place at Brookside Cemetery in Charlevoix. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the Winchester Funeral Home in Charlevoix.

Memorials may be given to Charlevoix Area Hospital, 14700 Lakeshore Drive, Charlevoix, Mich. 49720.